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Most drilling can be conducted with minimal site preparation, since the drill rig can be set-up and leveled using self-contained hydraulic jacks. Where site preparation is necessary due to the need to utilize drilling fluids, a pad having maximum dimensions of approximately 60 feet in width and 100 feet in length will be established. Pad preparation will involve the use of a tracked dozer or backhce to establish a level drill site. If topsoil exists, up to 12" will be salvaged and stored in a stockpile(s) located along the side of the pad and marked with a "topsoil" sign. Soil stripping will not occtu in areas that have been previously disturbed and little or no soil material remahts, typically in areas of 30% or greater slopes. The site will be restored to approximate original contour. Shrubs, trees and other organic matter removed during pad preparation maybe incorporated onto the regraded surface prior to seeding to enhance reclamation of this disturbed site. If feasible, based on hole depth and drilling conditions, portable drill mud pits will be utilized to mix and contain necessary drilling fluids. If greater pit capacity is required than would be feasible using portable pits, mud pits for the containment of drilling fluids and cuttings will be excavated with a backhce within the pad azea. Each pit will typically be approximately 20 feet in length, 4 feet in width and 8 feet deep (23.7 cubic yards each). The pits will be located in the "cut" portion of the pad for pad stability. The maximum disturbance area for each drill site is expected to be approximately 0.14 acres. No surface blasting is anticipated. Drilling and Related Activities - Drill holes will be drilled using rotary or auger drilling methods to the depth of the desired coring interval that will vary in the drill holes. Total drill hole depths will range from approximately 375 feet (in ECM-OS- 43) to 575 feet (in ECM-OS-39). In order to avoid potential sample contamination, drill holes will be completed to the extent possible with air, air-foam, or water as the circulation medium If drilling muds are necessary to maintain circulation and drill hole integrity, polymer muds that aze free of metallic compounds will be utilized. All drilling and related operations will be conducted by experienced exploration drillers in such a way as to minimise potential enviromnental impacts, and will be supervised by a qualified geologist or engineer. During drilling operations, water levels and flows in the drill holes (if any) will be closely monitored in order to characterize hydrologic conditions in the D-seam The interval to be drilled above the D seam contains no aquifer. Samples of immediate roof and floor rock materials and D-seam coal will be logged and may be collected during drilling for subsequent analysis. During drilling, OMLLC will control dust from drilling and related activities, divert and control both natural runoff from disturbed azeas and fluid loss from drilling, and will clean-up anytrash or debris. If air is utilized as the circulation medium, dust from drilling will be controlled by a flexible shroud at the drill collaz. Drill cuttings and portable pits or excavated mud pits will effectively contain drilling fluids as discussed above. All drilling equipment will be equipped with fire extinguishers and shovels in case there is a fire. Oil waste, filters, etc. will be hauled offsite for proper disposal. Hole Completion -Due to long-term access issues and/or the depth of the holes, OMLLC does not plan to complete the exploration holes as water monitoring wells or methane vent wells. The hole depths are noted above. Site Reclamation -Upon completion of drilling and related activities, all drill holes will be backfilled, sealed and abandoned. During drilling, fluid return will be monitored to identify the depth and extent of any water- producing zones. Upon abandonment, bentonite chips or a bentonite gel or simi]ar seal will be established in the bottom of the hole, extending to at least within 10' of the surface. Accumulations of drill cuttings and mud will be buried in the mud pit (if an}). A cement plug will be set in the drill hole ten (10) feet below the ground to within three (3) feet of the surface.